Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour

Overview

The Extended backcountry tour offers all Highlight stops and additional stops that are not covered in the regular backcountry tour. Spend more time with your Navajo guide and indulge in an experience that uncovers the secrets, myths, and legends of the Navajo Culture. Navigate through 28 miles of Monument Valley's Finest spectacles where movies, commercials, and performances were made. Enjoy the luxury of exploring areas that are off-limits to normal travelers; and listen and watch your guide bring the monuments to life through its history, story telling, and live performances. Enjoy a visit to a local Navajo Hogan and watch a demonstration of the art of Navajo Rug Weaving. Behind the breathtaking Mesas, Buttes, Spires, and Arches there are hidden stories waiting to be told.

City: Monument Valley

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $90.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Certified Navajo Guide

Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel(Outside in front down the stairs)

Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GROUP TOURS ONLY. Private tours can be arranged.
All children must be accompanied by an adult
We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Daylight savings time is observed.
Groups must dress appropriate to weather conditions.
Group Tours may be CANCELLED due to untolerable weather conditions. Rescheduling tours and full refunds will be offered.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 5 months
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View Scenic Stop 2- Elephant Butte Scenic Stop 3- John Ford's Point Scenic Stop 4- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration. Scenic Stop 5- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance Scenic Stop 6- Sun's Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins Scenic Stop 7- Ear of the Wind Arch Scenic Stop 8- Echo Cave Ruin Scenic Stop 9- The Totem Pole Monument & Sand Springs Scenic Stop 10- Artist's Point & Spearhead Mesa Scenic Stop 11- North Window

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (185)

Jennifer_R

Dec 2021

Our guide is just ok. She barely left the van at each stop. The van itself was fine, but it did not come with a foot stool which would have been helpful. The sights covered were amazing.

thomashscully

Dec 2021

Larry Team was our Navajo (or Dineh) guide for this excursion, and he was great -- very professional and able to smoothly take us to all the main attractions around Monument Valley with plenty of time to see the awesome rock formations and take pictures. More importantly, he gave deep but fairly direct explanations of history and culture that helped me understand the native perspective, that I had wanted to learn about and share with the children -- more than just the rocks. His story-telling of the Navajo creation myth and the connection between the land and the beliefs was my favorite aspect. He was modest and polite about making sure everyone got what they wanted out of the tour, so did not press any particular view, or talk more than was necessary, but he was willing to answer any more complicated or personal question put to him (which I did). This was a van tour which felt very private, and we appreciated the warmth of the interior, because November is quite chilly.

rmgeorge91

Dec 2021

Monument Valley itself was spectacular, and our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! I am knocking the tour down by 1-star though because we did not get to see all the backcountry stops as advertised. By choosing the “extended” tour, we assumed we’d have more than enough time to see it all! The other couple in our tour group were a few minutes late, so we were the last tour to leave in the morning. We then arrived back 10 minutes early. We weren’t told we were skipping any spots, so unsure what the reason was. Other than being disappointed for missing some of the highlighted stops, the tour was an amazing experience!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hey there! Sometime due to bad weather, or damaged road conditions we do have to change designated stops. It is possible to bump us back up to five stars with you really did have a great time? Leaving anything less then a five star rating brings down ratings and has a big impact on us on trip advisor. If you can please just rate how the tour went we would be so grateful. Our company means a lot to us. We want to remain a top company. Thank you!!!